tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post113027393156000162..comments2023-10-10T10:09:48.794-05:00Comments on Letting me be . . . random wondering and philosophy: How Are You?"ME" Liz Strausshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10711283307459944821noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1130445618421548932005-10-27T15:40:00.000-05:002005-10-27T15:40:00.000-05:00Thank you Garnet, for bringing me the explanation....Thank you Garnet, for bringing me the explanation. That makes total sense. I would not tempt fate expcept that fate seems not to pay attention to me anyway.<BR/>smiles,<BR/>Liz"ME" Liz Strausshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10711283307459944821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1130444175512507402005-10-27T15:16:00.000-05:002005-10-27T15:16:00.000-05:00It has to do with tempting fate. Saying you are we...It has to do with tempting fate. Saying you are well is presumptuous, implying that wellness should continue.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13441809988487585009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1130376561281555762005-10-26T20:29:00.000-05:002005-10-26T20:29:00.000-05:00Hi Garnet,I've never heard of that either.How inte...Hi Garnet,<BR/>I've never heard of that either.<BR/>How interesting. I'm sure there is a tradition upon which that is based that is fascinating.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for mentioning that.<BR/><BR/>Good to see you, red man.:)<BR/>Liz"ME" Liz Strausshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10711283307459944821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1130376420039376472005-10-26T20:27:00.000-05:002005-10-26T20:27:00.000-05:00In Jewish culture it's considered taboo to say you...In Jewish culture it's considered taboo to say you're good when someone asks how you are. I never knew that, so I just thought my Jewish friends were always sick.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13441809988487585009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1130356775183265702005-10-26T14:59:00.000-05:002005-10-26T14:59:00.000-05:00Hi Eric,Yours are just easy enough to understand t...Hi Eric,<BR/>Yours are just easy enough to understand that I bet they work well with your open disposition to make people feel at ease. Mine were a little too clever and made folks uncomfortable. <BR/><BR/>smiles,<BR/>Liz"ME" Liz Strausshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10711283307459944821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1130356604443250382005-10-26T14:56:00.000-05:002005-10-26T14:56:00.000-05:00I usually do my ultra-polite: "I am very well than...I usually do my ultra-polite: "I am very well thank you. How are you?". About 98% of the time, that is the truth. When I'm not doing well, I have several:<BR/><BR/>*Still surviving.<BR/><BR/>*Hanging in there.<BR/><BR/>Then sometimes the joker in me demands humour and I go for:<BR/><BR/>*One with the force.<BR/><BR/>*All systems go.<BR/><BR/>*In the eye of the storm.<BR/><BR/>*Six feet tall and very bubbly.<BR/><BR/>The first and last one always produce an interesting reaction!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13441809988487585009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1130345010299146162005-10-26T11:43:00.000-05:002005-10-26T11:43:00.000-05:00Why Z, I didn't know. My bowels are fine today, th...Why Z, I didn't know. My bowels are fine today, thank you. In fact . . .<BR/><BR/>I do count on you to help me understand where such rituals come from. You know so much and so many, I'm beginning to think that you have lived several previous lives.<BR/><BR/>smiles,<BR/>Liz"ME" Liz Strausshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10711283307459944821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1130344241724157532005-10-26T11:30:00.000-05:002005-10-26T11:30:00.000-05:00William Glasser says "how are you?" is often the w...William Glasser says "how are you?" is often the wrong question. He recommends "What have you been doing?" or "What are you going to do?" switching the focus from feeling to the activity that creates feeling.<BR/><BR/>As interesting as that sounds to me, I usually ask, "How are you?" I'm not big on pleasantries; I really want to know. If someone asks me, I tend to smile & say "Fine, thanks," which is sometimes a simple self-contradicting pleasantry.<BR/><BR/>Historically, "how are you" meant "how are your bowels?" I know you depend on me to point these fascinating facts out.<BR/><BR/>:-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13441809988487585009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1130331732501168602005-10-26T08:02:00.000-05:002005-10-26T08:02:00.000-05:00Good morning Jennifer,I think okay as word has los...Good morning Jennifer,<BR/>I think okay as word has lost someting ever since that bully awesome shoved it out of the way. These days okay doesn't really mean even fine does it? It sort of means adequate, which could mean less than fair--see what I mean?<BR/><BR/>smiles<BR/>Liz"ME" Liz Strausshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10711283307459944821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1130331468235904162005-10-26T07:57:00.000-05:002005-10-26T07:57:00.000-05:00Ah Cheryl, ahem, Cheryl,Those are all answers that...Ah Cheryl, ahem, Cheryl,<BR/>Those are all answers that I would use at one point or another I think, but I'm not sure you could call all of them polite. :)<BR/><BR/>I won't tell your mother<BR/><BR/>smiles,<BR/>Liz"ME" Liz Strausshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10711283307459944821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1130325671408753252005-10-26T06:21:00.000-05:002005-10-26T06:21:00.000-05:00I'm okay - That's my answer to that question. It ...I'm okay - That's my answer to that question. It drives people nuts :) For me okay is a good state. Usually it means I'm not too stressed, but still busy. I'm not frustrated, but not totally calm--that basically life is ok and I'm not complaining.<BR/><BR/>For some reason though no one seems to know how to respond to 'okay'. I get more looks and questions :)<BR/><BR/>Don't say good and you throw a person for a loop :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1130314843855580022005-10-26T03:20:00.000-05:002005-10-26T03:20:00.000-05:00I wonder if this is a cultural thing, or if I am p...I wonder if this is a cultural thing, or if I am personally just very aggravating.<BR/>Normal answers would be:<BR/><BR/>1. Oooh, there or thereabouts<BR/>2. On two legs, just<BR/>3. Fine-ish<BR/>4. Fine, as fine goes<BR/>5. Mustn't grumble <BR/>6. Ask me again when my brain's working<BR/><BR/>All followed by "And you?" of course - coz I might be a sandwich short of a picnic (ooh another answer), but I'm polite!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13441809988487585009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1130299755919499672005-10-25T23:09:00.000-05:002005-10-25T23:09:00.000-05:00Mark, I feel so pleased. I figured you were too bu...Mark, <BR/>I feel so pleased. I figured you were too busy to stay around too long. How nice of you to stop back and look in again.<BR/>smiles,<BR/>Liz"ME" Liz Strausshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10711283307459944821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1130299362205664002005-10-25T23:02:00.000-05:002005-10-25T23:02:00.000-05:00Liz:Thanks for the props, as the hipsters say. Whe...Liz:<BR/>Thanks for the props, as the hipsters say. When a talented writer likes something you write, it means a lot. I appreciate that.<BR/><BR/>God bless!<BR/><BR/>MarkAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13441809988487585009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1130296305764894262005-10-25T22:11:00.000-05:002005-10-25T22:11:00.000-05:00I went to Mark Daniel's blog and read his article ...I went to Mark Daniel's blog and read his article and brought this bit of it back with me:<BR/><BR/><I>Besides, there really is something to be said for maintaining relationships built on pleasantries. Who has the energy or the inclination required to have every friendship be composed of deep soul-to-soul honesty? It's not practical or possible.<BR/><BR/>Given that reality, it's probably okay that while not being dishonest with others, we not tell each other "how we are...really" every time we're asked.</I><BR/><BR/>He's got a point. Don't you think?"ME" Liz Strausshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10711283307459944821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1130295619099309192005-10-25T22:00:00.000-05:002005-10-25T22:00:00.000-05:00Hi Mark,Yes I am interested in your take on this. ...Hi Mark,<BR/>Yes I am interested in your take on this. I'll stop by in a few minutes to check it out. In the meantime, thanks for stopping by.<BR/><BR/>smiles,<BR/>liz"ME" Liz Strausshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10711283307459944821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1130295453690294832005-10-25T21:57:00.000-05:002005-10-25T21:57:00.000-05:00Liz:I posted on a similar subject some months back...Liz:<BR/>I posted on a similar subject some months back. You might be interested in it. Here's the URL: http://markdaniels.blogspot.com/2005/07/thoughts-about-those-who-ask-how-are.html.<BR/><BR/>I really enjoy your blog!<BR/><BR/>Mark DanielsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13441809988487585009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1130293383576646202005-10-25T21:23:00.000-05:002005-10-25T21:23:00.000-05:00Hi Lori,I can hear you saying that, "harried, but ...Hi Lori,<BR/>I can hear you saying that, "harried, but hopeful." You have to inspire such openness in your students. <BR/><BR/>I admire that.<BR/>smiles,<BR/>Liz"ME" Liz Strausshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10711283307459944821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1130293246771536182005-10-25T21:20:00.000-05:002005-10-25T21:20:00.000-05:00Awesome post as always, and comments too.I am one ...Awesome post as always, and comments too.<BR/><BR/>I am one of those. I tell how I feel in the most positive way possible, at the time. <BR/><BR/>Usually, I am great, and you? Or, I’m a little harried, but hopeful, you?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13441809988487585009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1130290019526816462005-10-25T20:26:00.000-05:002005-10-25T20:26:00.000-05:00Ned,Could you have your people draw up a proposal ...Ned,<BR/>Could you have your people draw up a proposal for how you might be feeling and ask them to forward it to my people? <BR/>Thanks.<BR/>Liz"ME" Liz Strausshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10711283307459944821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1130289914311294702005-10-25T20:25:00.000-05:002005-10-25T20:25:00.000-05:00Well, we already know how I deal with this questio...Well, we already know how I deal with this question. The best thing is not to ask me.<BR/><BR/>I am not ready to commit to a status at present.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1130289174932115132005-10-25T20:12:00.000-05:002005-10-25T20:12:00.000-05:00Hi Patry,Good to see you. Darn I wish I could get ...Hi Patry,<BR/>Good to see you. Darn I wish I could get over to read you.<BR/>Yeah I can see where it would feel like you were part of some celebrity's staged greeting. Yuk.<BR/><BR/>She might be worth writing about.<BR/><BR/>smiles,<BR/>Liz"ME" Liz Strausshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10711283307459944821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1130288796939187402005-10-25T20:06:00.000-05:002005-10-25T20:06:00.000-05:00I have a co-worker who always answers, "Wonderfull...I have a co-worker who always answers, <BR/>"Wonderfully well, thank you for asking." At first, I loved it for the positive attitude it conveys. But after receiving the same answer daily for weeks on end, I cringe whenever I ask her.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13441809988487585009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1130288536387125462005-10-25T20:02:00.000-05:002005-10-25T20:02:00.000-05:00Hi Hungry,Go Sox!I think it's a writer's answer fo...Hi Hungry,<BR/>Go Sox!<BR/>I think it's a writer's answer for sure! I'm well too.<BR/>smiles,<BR/>Liz"ME" Liz Strausshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10711283307459944821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1130288427887722322005-10-25T20:00:00.000-05:002005-10-25T20:00:00.000-05:00Answer three for me. You're right Liz. It does mak...Answer three for me. You're right Liz. It does make me feel good to answer "I am well. And yourself?"Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13441809988487585009noreply@blogger.com